j d
Forty years today
1st Lt: Today, is Memorial Day, 2009 and forty, years, since you sacrificed all, for our country and our Corps. Someday, we will meet in Heaven, with its streets guarded, by United States Marines. With great respect from those, who came home, to those, who did not. Semper Fi!!
May 25, 2009 |
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Mark Black
Grateful American
Orange, CA.
Memorial Day, 2009
Thinking, of you and all the others like yourself, who gave their lives in defense, of our great nation. I salute you. You, are not forgotten.
May 25, 2009 |
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nick alspaugh
nickyalspaugh@yahoo.com
french lick, Indiana, 47432
I am sorry about you. Thank you for giving me freedom. I am a 5 grade at Springs Valley Schools.
Nov 14, 2008 |
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Mark Hernandez
pgnrcr@pacbell.net
Fellow Marine
John, I just finished the Marine Corps, Marathon, 26, Oct., 2008, in your Honor. I put your picture and name, on the back of my shirt and ran, the best I could, that day. I saw, many others running in memory, of other Marines. I had the humble privilege, of shaking, the young Marine Officers' hands, at the finish and thanked them, for their service - I can't believe we too, were, that young once. I'm sending the shirt to your daughter, who contacted me, this year - I simply can't explain, what that meant, for me - And yes, while in the quiet of my hotel room, after the race - I heard you, my friend...Thank you - and God Bless.
Nov 10, 2008 |
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Donald Brown
drbrown38@juno.com
Fellow Marine, my son's Godfather.
4530, Winneway Drive, San Antonio, TX., 78222, USA
My Son's Godfather & My Best Friend
John was, a young Cpl. and I, a Sgt., when we met in Pensacola, FL., at Corry Field. We became the best of friends, became handball champions together (he, taught me well) and he was the Godfather of my 4th, son, Maurice Yann Brown, now a retired GySgt.. You are constantly with us, John. I still remember our last meeting, in Danang, in May 1968. You were getting ready to go on R&R, to Hawaii, to see, your wife and your new daughter. Semper Fi, friend!
Sep 23, 2008 |
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Corporal, J.T. Bryan, United States, Marine Corps
jbryan@farmersagent.com
* * Fellow Marine * *
Lt., Abbott........ May you rest, in God''s loving arms, forever. Thank you, for serving, our great country & allowing us, to breathe freely. May the good Lord, be with your family & many friends, as they think of you, often. Sir, America salutes you, for your outstanding, leadership & bravery. Semper Fidelis, Cpl., Bryan, Headquarters, The Great, Third, Marine Division, Fleet, Marine Force, of the Pacific, 1972-74. MCRD., Plt., 3122.
Jul 23, 2008 |
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Ginny Gasparre
ginny.gasparre@ezag.com
Friends since birth
La Crescenta CA 91214 USA
Our mothers, were best friends and so, John, you, and I became friends from as far back as I can remember. Probably since birth. I remember when you were in a car accident, after a high school prom. We were so grateful that you survived. You could have escaped the military draft, if you had wanted, but it was your choice to serve our country. You were so very proud to become a Marine. I remember the scary stories you told us of boot camp. I thought about those as my oldest son left home, to go to boot camp and become a Marine. I remember the very last time I saw you. You came to visit us in California, on your way to Hawaii, for R & R and to meet with your wife and your new baby daughter. You were such a very proud and happy father and couldn't wait to get there to be with them. You told us about OCS and other experience with such excitement. You told us you'd be going to Vietnam after Hawaii. Your every word expressed how much being able to serve the United States meant to you. Your words were filled with pride. You must have been an awesome Marine, because you were an amazing young man. I know how much love you had for your family. And then came that day in 1969, when we received the devastating news of your death. "No, not John!" You had so much to live for. You were so very young. I think about you often. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Until we meet again.
May 26, 2008 |
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William Taylor
A Fellow Veteran
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay that day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task undone must stay that way.
I found peace at the close of the day.
If my parting left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one touched.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
but don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me.
God wanted me now, He set me free!"
(Author Unknown)
America has been built on the blood of Brave Men of Honor. Heros who answered the call to defend all of our Freedoms. A fellow Veteran pays tribute to your commitment to duty and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. Thank you. May you rest well in Gods loving embrace Brave soldier, and may peace come to your family and loved ones for the sacrifice they made also.
Jul 23, 2007 |
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Mark Hernandez
pgnrcr@pacbell.net
Fellow Marine
Santa Rosa CA 95403
Remember
John - As always, you remain in my thoughts. I've told people about you hundreds of times over the past 40 years because the memory of a young, proud Marine remains so strong in my mind. I finished the Rock N Roll Marathon two weeks ago - the finish line is at MRCD San Diego. As I stood on the parade deck, I thought of you; and all the proud Marines that have entered heaven's gates since we were stationed together....sometimes it's just overwhelming - God Bless you and your family.
Jun 17, 2007 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
You are Remembered
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE, FOR HIS FRIENDS” **John 15:13** “You are my friend, always remembered, never forgotten.” May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
May 25, 2007 |
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